Criminal Civil Rights Violations

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Types of Criminal Civil Rights Violations

A criminal civil rights violation involves the use or threat of force, and can occur with:

Hate crimes

Migrant worker exploitation

Law enforcement misconduct

Religious interference or property damage

Health care access interference, such as phone threat or bombing

Slavery rings

Reporting a Violation

You can report possible violations with first-hand information about the incident, including:

Names of the victims

Witnesses

The perpetrators (if known)

A description of the events

Whether physical or property damage occurred

Compensation

During a federal criminal rights investigation, the victim may be eligible to receive compensation and other assistance through local government and private agencies. Each state has eligibility requirements for receiving compensation, usually including that the victim promptly report the incident and cooperate with the police and prosecutors. In general, victims may be compensated for:

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